Coffee With Jim

Wake Up With Jim, January 12, 2022

His is a true rags to riches story. His rise from a brutal, stark, poverty stricken childhood to the presidency of General Motors is an inspirational story. And his life makes for an excellent study in what constitutes leadership. This is the story of Charles Nash. 
Today's program is sponsored in part by the zany, memory making, smile inducing, juvenile humor capital that is Uranus Fudge Company & General Store. 

Wake Up With Jim, January 11, 2022

Visionaries such as Elon Musk and Byron Carter see the world as it could be, not as it is. And Carter, like Musk, worked tirelessly to make the envisioned future a reality. 
He wasn't quite as successful as Musk, but he did play a role in transforming a small Michigan city into an industrial powerhouse. And as a result, for a brief moment in time, Detroit faced a competitor for the title Motor City. 
Today's program is sponsored in part by the iconic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri. More than just a place to rest a weary head, this is a destination where the past and present blend seamlessly. 
And what is the best way to discover gems like this on a Route 66 odyssey? By booking a holiday with the road trip professionals at RouteTrip USA, your one stop shop for an road trip adventure in the US or Canada. 

Wake Up With Jim, January 10, 2022

This week on Wake With Jim, we step back to the dawn of the auto industry with tales chock full of surprises, trivia and the information that you need to amaze your friends or spark some interesting conversation at the party. On today's program America's storyteller author Jim Hinckley shares the story of the legendary Stanley steamer, and the men who built that car. 
Did you know that there is a connection between the Stanley steamer and Kodak? 
This mornings program is sponsored in part by the iconic Wagon Wheel Motel in charming Cuba, Missouri. And it is also sponsored by the fine folk at RouteTrip USA, your one stop shop for a memorable road trip holiday in the US or Canada. 

Wake Up With Jim, January 7, 2022

Mail Call! It's Friday morning and so we dig into the mail bag (and the email) to answer your questions about Route 66, road trips, festival, museums, travel guides ... 
On this mornings episode of wake up with Jim, America's storyteller answers questions about restaurants along Route 66 in California, automobile museums, St. Louis attractions, Route 66 guides, festivals, and more! 
This mornings program is sponsored in part by the magic of crowdfunding - www.patreon.com/jimhinckleysamerica

Wake Up With Jim, January 6, 2022

This 1950s style diner has come to symbolize the Route 66 renaissance. It has appeared in advertisements for German based Condor Airlines, in Nissan Canada photo shoots and National Geographic Calendars. It is a destination for legions of Route 66 enthusiasts from throughout the world. 
But did you know that Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner in Kingman, Arizona is a link to nearly a century of Route 66 history? Do you know the story behind this legendary restaurant? 
On this mornings episode of Wake Up With Jim, America's storyteller, author Jim Hinckley shares the story Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner, and its connection to Route 66 history in western Arizona. 
This program is sponsored in part by magical, delightful, wonderful, Tucumcari, New Mexico. More than just a stop it is a destination. Classic Route 66 motels such as the Roadrunner Lodge where the past and present blend seamlessly. A fascinating railroad museum. A vintage theater. And the heart of exciting day trips. This is Tucumcari. 

Wake Up With Jim, January 5, 2022

Overshadowed by the fame of Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner, Dunton Motors Dream machines in Kingman, Arizona is a tangible link to Route 66 from its inception to the era of renaissance. It's history includes tragedy, Edsel's, politics and of course, Route 66. 
Today's program is sponsored in part by the iconic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri. The oldest continuously operated motel on Route 66 is more than a landmark. It is the magic of the Route 66 experience made manifest.  

Wake Up With Jim, January 4, 2022

The desperate need for a new Mohave County Jail was not the only crime related news that put the media spotlight on Kingman, Arizona in the first decade of the new century. At 2:00 in the afternoon of January 19, 1907, C.C. Leigh was hung in the yard of the Mohave County Jail. This was the culmination of a two-year legal battle that had often been the subject of national headlines.
On September 8, 1905, Leigh had murdered Jennie Bauters, his mistress, in Goldroad. When appeals had been exhausted and the date of execution was set, his mother sent a wire to President Theodore Roosevelt and Territorial Governor Kibbey seeking clemency or a stay of execution. Neither one responded.
Today's program is sponsored in part by Uranus Fudge Company & General Store along Route 66 east to St. Robert, Missouri. This is a destination. This is an experience. This is where memories are made. This is where fun reigns supreme. This is home to some of the best fudge on earth. And soon, you can experience all the fun of Uranus in Anderson, Indiana at their new location. Can you imagine a road with a stop at not one but at two Uranus Fudge Company & General Store locations?

Wake Up With Jim, January 3, 2022

The Brunswick Hotel in Kingman is a tangible link to Arizona's territorial history. It has a celebrity association that includes Edsel Ford and Clark Gable. And now it is about to become another manifestation of the Route 66 renaissance, and the rebirth of the city's historic district. 
This mornings program is sponsored in part by the Uranus Fudge Company & General Store along Route 66 that is now just east to St. Robert, Missouri. This is a destination. This is an experience. This is where memories are made. This is where fun reigns supreme. This is home to some of the best fudge on earth. And soon, you can experience all the fun of Uranus at their new second store in Anderson, Indiana. Did you know that you can order their delicious fudge, zany souvenirs, or a copy of the Uranus Examiner newspaper at www.uranusgeneralstore.com